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5 doller gold half eagle
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this is a fascinating history of the 1795 5 gold half eagle.
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Original
is there an actual coin or just literature?
Oct 23rd, 2010 at 8:56:33 PM PDT by
Original
coin
Oct 24th, 2010 at 8:33:57 AM PDT by
Original
its the coin thanks
Oct 24th, 2010 at 8:29:22 AM PDT by
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This is my brothers coin, and the pic is of the pouch it is in. When the pouch is flipped over, u will be able to see the coin in it. He will be putting more pics up of it as soon as he can get back home. Thanks!, Good luck & happy bidding!:)
Oct 24th, 2010 at 2:35:08 PM PDT by
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Is this a real coin, dimensions, the make up of the alloy please,
Oct 24th, 2010 at 4:05:03 PM PDT by
Original
This is a $5 gold half eagle replica coin. It will not let me edit it to add another pic. You can go look it up on Amazon.com- 1795 $5 Gold Half Eagle Replica Coin
It sells for $11.95 on there.
Oct 24th, 2010 at 4:24:08 PM PDT by
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These tribute proofs are layered with pure 24K gold! An authentic 1795 gold half eagle could sell today for over $100,000! ==The significance of this highly prized coin is reflected by its impressive, unparalleled history== The Coinage Act of April 2, 1792, established the new US mint in Philadelphia, which soon became known as Ye Old Mint. However, gold coinage was not introduced until 1795 when the director of the mint, Henry William Desaussure, delivered America's first two gold coins to America's first president, George Washington. Designed by chief engraver Robert Scot, collectors today formally refer to the design of this half eagle as the capped bust to right obverse with small eagle reverse. The obverse features miss liberty facing right, wearing the traditional phrygian cap worn by freed slaves in ancient Rome to signify their emancipated status. Interestingly, during the 18th century, the red phrygian cap was held aloft on a pole during the revolutionary war and the French revolution and soon evolved into a symbol of liberty. The small eagle reverse is said to have been taken from a 1st century BC Roman onyx cameo depicting an eagle perched on a palm branch, it's wings outstretched, holding a circular wreath in its beak. There is no mark or indication of value since, at the time, gold coins were valued in the channels of commerce by their weight and metallic content.
Oct 25th, 2010 at 11:54:14 PM PDT by

5 doller gold half eagle is in the Collectibles | Coins category